2026 Genesis GV80 updates see $10,000 slashed off base worth

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The 2026 Genesis GV80 vary has landed in Australia, headlined by the return of a less expensive four-cylinder engine choice in addition to the arrival of the brand new ‘Black’ flagship and a few tech upgrades.

Out there to order now, the MY26 GV80 SUV reintroduces the two.5 T-GDi turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine as the brand new entry level, additionally seeing the bottom worth slashed by $10,000 in comparison with MY25 to $120,000 plus on-road prices.

The returning base engine is obtainable solely with all-wheel drive, although beforehand in Australia it was additionally provided with rear-wheel drive.

The GV80 2.5T will get the identical ‘Signature’ specification as the prevailing 3.5T twin-turbo V6 fashions, although the four-pot quotes outputs of 224kW/422Nm in comparison with the three.5T’s 279kW/530Nm.

It sees an enchancment in gasoline effectivity, nevertheless, quoting 10.4L/100km on the mixed cycle versus 11.9L/100km for the three.5T. Genesis notes the two.5 T-GDI is a Euro 5-compliant engine that requires 95-octane premium unleaded at the least.

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The two.5T drivetrain was dropped for MY24 regardless of accounting for round 25 per cent of native GV80 gross sales, with Genesis Australia CEO saying the brand new GV80 Coupe would “compensate” by accounting for 30 per cent of general gross sales for the massive luxurious SUV.

Atop the vary are the brand new GV80 Black and GV80 Coupe Black fashions, that are solely primarily based on the V6-powered 3.5T Signature grade. V6 Signature fashions see worth will increase of $1500-$2000, relying on variant.

The ‘Black Pack’ fashion editions get a variety of dark-themed unique appointments, in addition to a variety of eco-friendly supplies, together with leather-based upholstery and door trims dyed utilizing recycled carbon black extracted from waste tyres.

GV80 Black tools highlights (over Signature):

  • Black 22-inch wheels and brake calipers
  • Black G-Matrix grille
  • Darkish-tinted Genesis entrance emblem and tailgate lettering
  • Black physique cladding
  • Darkish-tinted Genesis steering wheel brand
  • Unique quilted Nappa leather-based upholstery incl. black suede accents
  • Unique welcome and goodbye animations
  • Unique Black Ash Actual Wooden trim
  • Unique Black garnishes, bezels & switchgear
  • Unique Black aluminum speaker grilles